Ilana Coffee
2314 Clement St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“Ilana Coffee is a beloved neighborhood gem where Vietnamese sandwiches and expertly crafted espresso drinks share equal billing, drawing locals back again and again with genuinely warm service and the kind of homey, family-run energy that feels like a third place. Whether you're stopping by for a quick Vietnamese iced coffee and bagel on your way somewhere or settling into their outdoor seating for a longer visit, you'll find an early-opening spot that handles the morning rush with both efficiency and genuine friendliness, plus the convenience of phone orders if you're in a hurry.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too, good cold brew. A quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
They do phone orders! Cash and credit card. Stopped here on the way to crabbing :) Never been before, but very happy we tried it out! Got 3 combos and 2 porks, yum! Warm and crunchy! They were very nice :)
Very friendly staff and a delicious bagel and Vietnamese iced coffee! Came here two days in a row and will be coming again soon ☺️🥯🧋
Old school family ran spot. Bhan Mi was a little underwhelming, heavy bread. But was good, just expected more from a recommendation. Took 20-25 minutes. Had it in a nice small hike.
2025 update: Ilana Coffee is my favorite coffee shop in the area. The people that work here are cool. The cafe feels local with good bagels, coffee, pastries and sandwiches. My favorite is their combo Vietnamese sandwich $8.25 w/extra meat pate +$1. Ilana Coffee is a great place…
There are so many reasons to like Ilana Coffee. - It opens early and its service was very friendly, efficient and fast. - It's Vietnamese sandwich is great. I had a combination sandwich, with has ham. pate and headchese. It’s a junior size but good for the price and perfect as a…
Crema Reviews
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